Kylie Jenner is facing a new legal challenge after a former housekeeper filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles alleging she was subjected to discrimination, harassment and a hostile working environment while employed at the reality star's Beverly Hills residence.
The complaint, brought by Angelica Vasquez, claims she was 'treated with hostility and exclusion' shortly after beginning work in September 2024. Jenner is named as a defendant in the case, alongside members of her household staff.
According to court documents obtained byTMZ, Vasquez alleges she experienced 'severe and pervasive harassment' during her employment as a housekeeper. She claims the alleged mistreatment included being belittled in front of colleagues, deliberately excluded from team interactions, and assigned the least desirable duties within the household.
The lawsuit further alleges that she was subjected to discriminatory remarks relating to her religion and national origin. Vasquez, who identifies as Salvadoran and Catholic, claims she was told offensive comments about Catholics and faced intimidation linked to her immigration status, including remarks referencing deportation.
The filing states that the conduct created an increasingly hostile environment, which she says affected her ability to carry out her work duties.
Vasquez states she began working for Kylie Jenner on 10 September 2024 at the celebrity's Beverly Hills home. She was reportedly transferred to Jenner's Hidden Hills residence approximately one week later, where she continued her employment under senior housekeeping staff.
The complaint identifies two staff members, described as a head housekeeper and supervisor, as the primary individuals responsible for the alleged treatment. Vasquez claims she reported to them directly and that the alleged behaviour continued after her relocation between properties.
The lawsuit outlines a pattern of alleged incidents that Vasquez says escalated over time. These include claims that she was routinely shouted at during working hours, snapped at by supervisors, and isolated from other housekeeping staff.
In one allegation,she claims a supervisor threw hangersat her during a reprimand after she raised concerns about her treatment. She also alleges that she was deliberately excluded from housekeeping duties assigned to other staff, contributing to what she describes as a toxic working environment within the household.
The filing argues that these conditions were 'severe and pervasive' and created sustained workplace distress.
Source: International Business Times UK
